Connect with others balancing the joys and challenges of raising children on your own. Share advice, tips, and support on parenting, self-care, and building a thriving family.
- by systemConnect with others balancing the joys and challenges of raising children on your own. Share advice, tips, and support on parenting, self-care, and building a thriving family. 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
- by jlynbenkerOur 19 month old did GREAT potty training this weekend… she was showing lots of signs, so we thought, why not. We had a few accidents on Sat and none on Sunday. I know we have long road head of us, but so far the pee pee training is going well. She is having fun […]
- by Melissa_L6My son is a year old now, first eight months of his life were horrible with ear infections and he finally got tubes and started doing much better. He still gets sick with ear infections or sinus infections about once a month but nothing like the first eight months of his life with the ear […]
- by littlecloud15I've been reading some of the stories out there and I rather not respond because I want to stay respectful and not offend other mothers out there. I have decided to ask my own question because this very thing makes my mouth drop and baffles me. Why do mothers nurse their children/babies/pre-todds well after 6-8 […]
- by J.2921My mother in law is a single mother and has a five year old boy how she showers with all the time. I was wondering if there where any professionals out there how may have a comment about this. I think that it is borderline abuse and I think that I should confront her about […]
- by secondchancerhey moms, i have a friend whose husband left her two days before christmas – she is quite young and has four children, ages 5 and under. she needs help! she needs to find a place to live, probably government subsidized, that she can afford now that she will be doing it "on her own". […]
- by eezyontheiyzJust a little advice… I have a 9.5 year old… and well low and behold I got a little extra christmas present this year…=) I am apparently 2.5 months and had not a clue! Flo seemed to come as scheduled last month, and well… until this month… thought i was good to go. My situation […]
- by jenny2kylieI had my beautiful daughgter Chrsitmas Eve and gave up Christmas Day. She left to go tgo her Dad's last night. I thought I would handle this all alot better but I'm just crying all day. My ex is bringing his new girlfriend to the family dinner this evening at his sisters and its killing […]
- by slelaindy22I have been dating my boyfriend for about 5 months now and as we move closer to introducing each other to our children, I wanted some advice on how to do a proper introduction. I have been a single mom since the beginning, and Matthew is 7 now, almost 8. His dad has never been […]
- by marthaartyMy niece and her son moved in a month ago, my family is in shambles, my husband and older son are always annoyed, my 17 yr old stays in her room and I am iether stuck in my room or with a headache. This child screams non stop, touches things,climbs on my table, coffee tables, […]
- by shel9105Hi all, I've been under a lot of stress and some times I don't know how to handle it. Thanks for all the support 4 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
- by Sara_K6My son is 6 & 1/2 and he's still calling me to wipe his butt. Sometimes I do it, sometimes, I don't … when I don't, I usually end up cleaning it off his hands. But in school, he's got to be doing it – although sometimes, he's obviously not – the proof is on […]
- by lhardyHello my fellow moms out there, I've been struggling with my 16 year old daughter since she was about 12 yrs old. Now for the most part our relationship is improving, but it seem to be going downhill again. Due to trust issues in the past, I have been giving her opportunity to improve her […]
- by Little_MissHi Mom's – First, please excuse the fact that I feel as though I need to hide behind my initials. I am a little embarrased by this but there are many reasons I had to do so. Anyway, here is my dilema… I am a single parent of two daughters…ages 5yr and 7yr. I was […]
- by bshagueMy husband passed away suddenly about 5 months ago. We were together for 16 yrs & married for 12. He was my best friend and we had an amazing marriage. I recently moved back to the area and reconnected with an old friend of both of ours (but also an ex of mine) after and […]
- by SignedOffI know there are moms out there who do this all the time (like those whose husbands are deployed), but never having been one of those moms, I am in a near panic about how I can take care of my children if I get sick. I have taken care of them while I had […]
- by hotmommie_8905Im in need of advice. 15 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
- by angle6168I have a 7 year old daughter who is very strong willed!!! Every morning is a fight to get dressed. Need some suggestions on how to avoid this fight every morning. Have tried getting everything ready the night before, works sometimes not always. Any help would be greatly appreciated. 11 posts – 1 participant Read […]
- by tmcintosh18My lease is up in march. I am looking for a person that wouldn't mind taking a section 8 voucher for part of my rent. I am looking to rent for at least 2 yrs or however long it takes me to purchase my own home. Half of my income is very reliable , it […]
- by cthaubergerI dont know if this is a bit too much of my dirty laundry to share but here it goes.my sons father wanted nothing to do with my son when he was born except to come around once in a blue moon to smack me around and tell me what a piece of crap I […]